Apple Cider Vinegar For Itchy Scalp

The following post is entitled Apple Cider Vinegar for itchy scalp and provides useful information for curing or treating itchy scalp by using apple cider vinegar.

Causes of itchy scalp range from dry skin to fungal infection and Apple cider vinegar is one of the most effective ways of treating itchy scalp. This is because of the anti fungal and anti bacterial properties of apple cider vinegar which will deal with the root causes of the itchy scalp.

A straight forward way of treating itchy scalp is to apply apple cider vinegar to the root of your hair and allow it to stand for 30 minutes before washing your hair. As stated above the apple cider vinegar will kill bacteria and fungi that might be causing the itchy scalp.

Another way is to combine apple cider vinegar with other herbs such as rosemary, lavender, lemon and sage.  You do it by first putting two teaspoons of the herb in a muslin cloth and pour boiling water over the herb to infuse them. Mix the resultant herbal infusion with apple cider vinegar and apply it to the scalp and rinse after 30 minutes.

For those that do not have the time to prepare the above, then the other solution is to buy Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse Roots 8 Ounces and use it to treat your itchy scalp. Another product is the Fekkai Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo 8 oz.

Bad Breath

Bad breath could be a sign of some serious health problems, it is therefore advisable for anyone suffering from bad breath to go for a medical check up to establish the cause. Some of the causes of bad breath are bad teeth, mouth ulcers, tonsillitis, secretions of the mucous membrane of the nose and sometimes constipation. In the case of constipation the remedy is to regulate digestion.

Medicinal Herbs For Bad Breath.

Taking Sage tea can help in treating tonsillitis and secretions of the mucous membrane of the nose. Bedstraw tea is recommended by some herbalists for treating mouth ulcers. For disorders of the oral cavity we recommend taking myrrh tincture diluted with lukewarm water. For a furred tongue taking wormwood tea sparingly is helpful. Wormwood is highly toxic and should be taken with care.

Hot Flushes Herbal Treatment

There are various herbal treatments that can be used to treat hot flushes which often afflict women in menopause. For someone still having periods then chaste tree an excellent remedy. However, chaste tree would not help if someone is no longer having periods.

Some hot flushes herbal treatments are as follows:-

• Take 5 dropperfuls of black cohosh tincture 2 to 3 times a day.
• For some emotional treatment then St Johns Wort can be another good addition .
• 3dropperfuls of Sage tincture taken two to three times a day will also help
• Another remedy is the yam tincture taken in 6 dropperfuls 2 to three times a day.

For the sage tincture some herbalist advise a need to take a two week break every four weeks especially if taken in large doses. I would urge you to try the tinctures given in this post as they come from some reputable companies.

5 Killer Spices Against E Coli in Meat

Micro biologist Dr Daniel Y C Fung who is also the professor of Food Science in the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at Kansas State University says researches he has led at the university have shown that there are five "killer spices" that make ground beef safer. These spices are garlic, cinnamon, oregano, cloves and sage.

The studies showed that two to five teaspoons of garlic powder added to ground meat can provide protection against the potentially deadly strains of E Coli (Eschelichia coli) in undercooked food products. Daniel Y C Fung says, " garlic or other natural spices can give an additive protection to heating and other treatments. He however warned that while garlic and other spices provided "added measure of safety" they  should not be a substitute for good cooking practices. Meat should be cooked at 160 F for safety. I would however urge the readers to consider dropping meat entirely in their diet, not only for the e coli which can also be found in vegetable like the case of the cucumbers, but because nowadays meat is full of all the toxins and injected and natural hormones that can destroy our health.

The studies showed that 1 percent (2-5 teaspoons) garlic powder to about two pounds of ground beef kills 90-97 percent of the E. coli.7.5 percent clove mixture to ground beef kills about 99 percent of the E. coli. As little as 3 percent plum extract to ground beef kills more than 90 percent of major food-borne pathogens and enhances meat's moistness without altering meat's flavor. The more reason why we should always have garlic in our salads and all diets. Besides being antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal etc garlic is rich in antioxidants that clean the body from free radicals that can harm our bodies and lead to cancer

Heal Yourself With Sage

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is one of the most useful herb that one can use to heal oneself and prevent various diseases and infections. This herb commonly used in stuffings , soups and stews. It is antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-inflamatory and anti-septic.

Used in Bath

The leaves can be put in a bath and it will stimulate and cleanse the skin and scalp and soothe tired muscles.

Steam  Inhalation

It can also be used for steam inhalation to heal yourself from colds. It is soothing to mucous membranes and cleansing to skin pores.

Gargle for Sore Throat

You can also gargle to heal yourself from a sore throat.

Used As an Infusion

When used as a drink it suppresses perspiration, salivation and lactation. It improves liver and kidney function, digestion and memory. It also helps to combat night sweats and other menopausal problems. When drunk cold it is an effective remedy against menopausal hot flushes.

Used As a Skin Wash

It can also be used as a skin wash for insect bites and skin infections.

Used As a Mouthwash

Sage is also effective when used as a mouthwash in combation mouth ulcers, inflamed gums, laryngitis